Play the 12th fret harmonic (it will be in tune with the open string) and then the 12th fret fretted note. Set it, play, adjust, until it is right.Ĥ. How low you can get it will have a lot to do with your playing technique (a heavy picking hand usually requires higher action).

The bass side will usually be a bit higher than the treble side to allow for the larger arc of the vibrating string. Adjust the bridge height: In general, set it as low as you can without buzz/ poor tone. If you really want this done, take it to a pro.ģ. Level/ Polish the frets: This requires special tools and is not needed in most cases, so we will skip it. After each quarter turn, I wait about 15 minutes to be sure the neck is settled in, then re-check the action.Ģ. Either way, go SLOWLY! I usually adjust and re-check with 1/8- 1/4 of a turn. If there is no space at all, the neck may be back bowed and need the truss rod loosened. If there is a space clearly visible with the naked eye, the truss rod probably needs to be tightened to straighten the neck (Exactly how straight you want it has a bit to do with personal preference). If they are not the about the same, the best you will be able to do is to get the straightest side set ideally, and the other side will have a bit more bow and have higher action. Check this for both 'E' strings with all strings tuned to pitch. There should be a very slight space (movement) between the string and the fret. As you hold the string down at these two points, use the thumb of your picking hand to press down at the mid-point of the fretted section of string. Check/ Adjust the truss rod: Check the neck relief by holding the 'E' string down at the first fret with your fretting hand and at the same time, fretting the same string at an upper fret (in the area where the neck joins the body) with the pinky of your picking hand.

Any luthier (guitar repairmen) can do it for you, but most of it is doable yourself if you are handy. It sounds like you are due for a full set up. What is the correct bridge height or action? Trying to donut my self, help would be appreciated

I replaced the bridge on my '05 MIK Casino about a year ago and have noticed recently the intonation is off, I like a low action but I think it's to low causing buzzing and chords that sounded clean before don't sound as clean.

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